Newtown Continuing Education Courses Open

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Newtown Continuing Education announced it has limited openings available in the following classes. Contact Newtown Continuing Education at 203-426-1787 for further information or to express interest in a program.

Clutter Therapy: Living An Organized Life — Professional Organizer Karen Pierce is offering a one night session to help people living under clutter and those who wish to be more organized find the right path to organization. The one-time class will be offered on Tuesday, October 22, from 7:30 pm until 9 pm for a $29 fee.

Zumba — Zumba is a Latin-based fitness program for all levels. The course will be offered over six classes on Mondays, starting October 21, from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm, for a $59 fee.

iThings — The “iThings” two-class course will offer iPad, iPod, or iPhone owners a chance to make better use of their devices. The course will be offered on Wednesdays, starting on October 23, from 6:30 until 8 pm, for a $79 fee.

The Basics of QuickBooks For Your Office — The Basics for QuickBooks for Your Office course will highlight key features of the popular business and finance software. Income and expense tracking, checkbook management, credit card usage, liability accounts, customer lists, invoicing, and business reports will be topics covered by the four-class course. The course will be offered on Mondays, starting on November 4, from 6:30 pm until 9 pm for a $99 fee.

Internet Safety and Your Children — Learn how to set parental controls, monitor digital activity, how to explore social media — life Snapchat, Facebook, and Twitter — and how children might be vulnerable online through the Internet Safety and Your Children two-class course. The course will be offered on Wednesdays, starting November 6, from 6:30 pm until 8 pm, for a $49 fee.

Backup Strategies — Learn how to backup irreplaceable computer date and no longer risk losing precious information, along with what causes data to be lost, how to prevent date from being lost, and what are effective backup strategies in the Backup Strategies class, being offered on Wednesday, November 13, from 7 pm until 8:30 pm for a $29 fee.

Creating Etching From Plexiglas — The Creating Etching From Plexiglas six-class course will teach an easy method of printmaking that will enable students of all skill levels to create prints without the use of chemicals. No previous printmaking experience necessary. The instructor will have etching needles for students at a cost of $10 each. Course attendees are also expected to bring a check for $45 to cover the cost of other supplies. The class will be offered on Wednesdays, starting October 30, from 6 pm to 9 pm for a $169 fee.

Hatha Yoga — A combined beginner/intermediate Hatha Yoga class will teach fundamental postures designed to loosen hips, back and neck. This class will establish a sound foundation in the practice of yoga. Bring a yoga mat and towel. The six-class course will be offered on Mondays, starting November 4, from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm for a $59 fee.